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Safety, Isolation and Notifications (S.I.N.)

This guide provides definitions, responder actions, and safety precautions for Hazmat responders. Learn how to ensure safety, isolate the area, and make necessary notifications in hazardous material incidents.

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Safety, Isolation and Notifications (S.I.N.)

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  1. Safety, Isolation and Notifications (S.I.N.) D-1

  2. Definitions - FRA • First Responder “Awareness” • Likely to witness/discover a release • Notify proper authorities • Take no further action D-2

  3. Definitions - FRO • First Responder “Operations” • Respond to releases • Protects life, environment & property • Acts in a defensive action D-2

  4. Definition - SIN • S = Safety • I = Isolation • N = Notifications D-2

  5. Responder Actions • All responders should SIN • Basic initial action • Done at all hazmat incidents D-2

  6. First Operational Thought • The first operational thought for all responder levels is safety! D-4

  7. First Operational Thought • First operational thought is safety • Safety starts with first responder on-scene • All must have positive safety attitude D-4

  8. Positive Safety Attitude • Three techniques to ensure safety • Safe approach • Safe assessment • Key safety guides for all D-4

  9. Safe Approach • As per ERG! Upgrade Upstream Upwind D-4

  10. Safe Distance D-4

  11. Safe Approach • Position vehicles away from event… • For quick departure! • Advise responders of safe route of approach. D-4

  12. Conduct Safe Assessment • Conduct safe size-up • Or you may have no size-up D-4

  13. Conduct Safe Assessment • Don’t get close enough for positive ID • Slow down, shut-off A/C, observe area • Position vehicles headed away • Use binoculars to identify/assess D-4

  14. Desired Initial Actions • Safe Approach • Isolate & deny entry • Make initial Notifications • Establish temporary command D-4

  15. General Safety Precautions • 10 key Safety Guides/Do’s & Don’ts • In the book... • Which do you need to improve on? D-6

  16. OSHA Requirements • IC must designate a Safety Officer • Ensures safety on-scene • Enforces safety rules • Can suspend any unsafe act D-6

  17. You Should • Know who the SO is • Follow the Site Safety Plan D-6

  18. First Operational Priority • Isolate & deny entry! D-8

  19. First Operational Priority • FRAs — usually isolate and deny entry by establishing a “Perimeter” • Use ERG recommendations ERG D-8

  20. First Operational Priority • Dilemma • Safe distance vs. control of Perimeter D-8

  21. Perimeters & Control Zones • Purpose of Perimeters & Control Zones • Ensure safety and isolation • Control the scene • Limit spread of contamination • Allow for safe working area D-8

  22. Perimeters & Control Zones • Main operational difference • FROs usually set Perimeters • Techs/Specialists set Zones D-8

  23. Control Zones • Exclusion/Hot Zone • Contamination Reduction/Warm Zone • Support/Cold Zone D-8

  24. Exclusion Zone D-8

  25. Contamination Reduction Zone D-8

  26. Support Zone • This is where you will be D-8

  27. First Operational Priority • Isolate and deny entry D-10

  28. Perimeter Control Objectives • Control • Entry Points • Perimeter • Access inside perimeter D-10

  29. Perimeter Control Tactics • Determine size/extent of perimeter D-10

  30. Perimeter Control Tactics • Size/extent of perimeter depends on • Weather (current & expected) • Terrain • Size of release (current & potential) • Condition of container D-10

  31. Perimeter Control Tactics • Identify all entry points • Control all entry points • Identify and establish boundaries D-10

  32. Establishing Boundaries • Unstaffed barricades usually ineffective D-10

  33. Establishing Boundaries • Be aware of ignition sources • Vehicles • Flares • Use existing barriers D-10

  34. Control Access to Perimeter • Deny entry to all • Stage responders not assigned • Establish emergency exit procedures • Establish control zones • Watch for wind shifts

  35. Downwind Perimeter

  36. First Operational Alert • Notifications

  37. Types of Notifications • Mandatory notifications • Resource requests • Report of conditions D-12

  38. RP Notification Requirements • Responsible party must make “Mandatory” notifications • To proper authorities • Releases with potential adverse impact • Health • Safety • Environment D-12

  39. Notification Requirements • Responder — make same notifications as back-up • RP must make “mandatory” notifications • Possible civil/criminal penalties for non–notification! D-12

  40. Notification Requirements • “Mandatory” notifications • Local 911 — Local dispatch • CUPA/Administering Agency — ??? • State Warning Center — (800) 852-7550 • National Response Center — (800) 424-8802 D-12

  41. Other Notifications Required • Pesticides – County Agriculture • Spill in state waters – OES • State Highways – CHP • Radiologicals – DHS • Wildlife – DF&W • Prop 65 substances – County D-12

  42. Responsibility for Notifications • RP makes mandatory notifications • Responders: • Releases near schools D-12

  43. Notifications for Schools • Notify District Superintendent • Acutely hazardous material release • Within ½ mile of a school D-12

  44. Workplace Injuries/Fatalities “Whenever a state, county, or local fire or police agency is called to an accident involving an employee covered by this part in which a serious injury, or illness, or death occurs, the nearest office of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health shall be notified by telephone immediately by the responding agency.” Title 8 CCR §342(b) D-12

  45. Information Needed What • Location • Name of person reporting • Substance released Who When Where D-14

  46. Information Needed • Nature of problem • Quantity released • Other potential hazards • (e.g. fire!) D-14

  47. Key Notification Points • For Federal Agencies • National Response Center • (800) 424-8802 N R C D-14

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